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affectionate
[/əˈfɛkʃənət/]
adjective
carinhoso
1.
showing feelings of liking or love
She gave him an affectionate hug.
Ela lhe deu um abraço carinhoso.
2.
relating to or proceeding from feelings of liking or love
He spoke in an affectionate tone.
Ele falou em um tom carinhoso.
3.
inclined to show feelings of liking or love
Their cat is very affectionate.
Seu gato é muito carinhoso.
Synonyms
loving
tender
warm
fond
devoted
caring
Antonyms
cold
distant
unfriendly
indifferent
aloof
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
carinhoso
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carinhoso
standard usage
São Paulo
carinhoso
standard usage
Portugal
afeiçoado
more formal; carinhoso also used but less frequently
Related Idioms & Phrases
affectionate nickname
affectionate terms of endearment
show affection
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